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R81 WVX

1997 Mazda E Series

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,171 mi
Last recorded109,171 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda E Series115,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 WVX
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 109,171 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 109,055 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,374 miles

body sills corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

body sills corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2013 99,437 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,469 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,335 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,590 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 84,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,619 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,681 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 74,674 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,609 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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R81 WVX is a 1997 Mazda E Series in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 115,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R81 WVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda E Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R81 WVX registered?

R81 WVX is a 1997 Mazda E Series, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R81 WVX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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